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CNA - DayHospital Authority of Miller County ‱ Edison, Georgia, United States
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Hospital Authority of Miller County
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    Edison, Georgia, United States
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    Edison, Georgia, United States
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Healthcare Assistant Provides direct and indirect resident care activities under the direction of an RN or LPN. Assists residents with activities or daily living, provides for personal care, comfort and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group or residents. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Strong written and verbal skills. Basic Computer Skills. General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms. May be required to change from one task to another or different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be scheduled as needed including overtime. Have near normal hearing: Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice. Have near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors. Have good manual dexterity. Have good eye-hand foot coordination. Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion. Continuously within shift (67-100%): Standing, Walking. Frequently within shift (34-66%): Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry greater than 20 lbs. with assistance. Occasionally within shift (1-33%): Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry greater than 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder. QUALITY HEALTHCARE: In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost-effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Must have the ability to acquire knowledge of and develop skills in basic nursing procedures and simple charting. Assists in and accompanies residents in the admission, transfer and discharge procedures. Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationship with residents, family members and other facility personnel while assuring confidentiality of resident information. Provides morning/evening care which includes hand/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning overbed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when resident complains of pain. Must be able to follow directions, both oral and written, and work cooperatively with other staff members. Assists LPN in treatment procedures. Provides general nursing care such as positioning residents, lifting and turning residents, applying and utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan or commode and ambulating the residents. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and rescues the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weigh, blood pressure and intake-output. Makes rounds with outgoing and oncoming shift, leaving unit in good condition; knows whereabouts of assigned residents. Checks for reddened areas or skin breakdown and reports to RN or LPN/LVN. Ensures residents are dressed properly and assists, as necessary. Ensures that used clothing is proper stored in bedside stand or on hangers in closet. Ensures that all residents are clean and dry at all time. Practices careful, efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and linen and follows established charge procedure for resident charge items. Updates care plans and reports all changes to ADON/DON. Completes documentation daily. Provides reality orientation in daily care. Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents. Distributes drinking water and other nourishments to residents. Performs general care activities for residents in isolation. Answers residents' call lights, anticipates residents' needs and makes rounds to assigned residents. Assists residents with handling and care of clothing and other personal property (including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and prosthetic devices). Follows Code of Conduct policy. Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual educational requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time. Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized time clock system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends annual review and/or skills fair and department in-services, as scheduled. Attempts to end conversations and other interactions in a positive manner; leaves others with a good impression of the Hospital Authority of Miller County and its employees. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission statement of the organization. Always treat others in a friendly, helpful manner. Refers co-workers to proper sources when unable to provide an answer. Interacts with others in a professional and friendly manner. Takes interest in others and always gives full cooperation to fellow workers. Always maintains an open line of communication with other departments. Thoroughly familiar with the hospital and the services it offers. Responsibility to Report: It is the responsibility of every employee of HAMC to comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as, HAMC Policies and Procedures. Every employee is help accountable to participate in, comply with and report concerns to his or her supervisor or the Compliance Officer if illegal or unethical behavior is suspected. As an employee of HAMC, you have been granted user access to applicable ePHI systems based on your position. This user or role-based access is intended to give you the minimum necessary access to perform your job function(s) only and should be used only as applicable. Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Education, credentials & experience requirements:
High School graduate or equivalent. Active GA CNA certification required. Active American Heart Association BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
  • Edison, Georgia, United States

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  • English
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